Total War: WARHAMMER II

Total War: WARHAMMER II

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!@0 No Cheats for the AI
Created by MINOS
This Mod negates Cheats the AI gets to Normal Levels, if they are exceeding the Normal Values. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Penalties are left untouched, so Difficulty will be still higher, ...
*Important Notice* Cpecific's Skill Queue (win64)
Created by Cpecific
*Works on 1.12.1* *IMPORTANT NOTICE* CA is going to disable some modding functionality, after which memreader will no longer be possible to use (this is not an old *notice*, as some people misinterpreted, but a current state of affairs). I asked them to in...
100% More Research Points (Player Only)
Created by Slavyk
~ CAMPAIGN ONLY ~ 100% More Research Points (Player Only) (Radious and Steel Faith Overhaul compatible) Please show your support if you like it :) http://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Hi everyone, This mod will double the research points production you have each...
AI ARMY FORMATION
Created by The Bold
Tired of the AI just making a giant line when in land battles? Then this mod is for you, now ai will battle with group formation like CA Cinematic It makes the AI start with an actual formation, instead of a giant line across the map, it also changes the r...
AI Declares War on Each Other More Updated
Created by Jolc3r
UPDATE: Now compatible with the Mod Configuration Tool 2.0! If you don't use it, mod will use default values. If you do, you can now access a new menu entry for MCT where you can change the values. Bear in mind that the upper bound for the random number MU...
[Duid's] Ancient Salamander Un-nerfed! ( Updated for S&F)
Created by Duid
A Simple mod, i reversed all the nerfs ever made to the ancienct salamander, including the old mass and slow effect on the projectile that was removed awhile ago, entity size was also reduced and it only takes two turns to recruit on campaign now. changes ...
Witch Elves - ROUNDER HIPS
Created by Mazisky
In my opinion Witch Elves look wrong: Not because of the six pack (fit women have that and it's fine), but because of the hips, they look too flat and unnatural and do not portray the correct woman anatomy, which is much rounder. The model in game is more ...
Weapon Teams on Walls (Updated for T&T)
Created by Scicotheron
Fix for weapon teams not shooting properly for skaven walls provided by Pierce, check out his better sieges mod which does more to help improve warhammer sieges: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2353617634 Don't like having your Warpl...
Victory Conditions Overhaul 2 - Main Mod
Created by Wolfy
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Introduction This mod introduces a major redone of the victory conditions of the Mortal Empires campaign. A lot of members of the community, including me, think that there is a poor job done in the default ones. This results...
Victory Conditions Overhaul 2 - Framework
Created by Wolfy
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Introduction This mod adds a framework to easily add custom victory conditions to the game. Modding victory conditions is notably difficult and time consuming because it requires to create a startpos.esf file each time. This...
Dead's Empire Captain Variant Pack
Created by Dead Baron
BEGONE, OLD BALD GUY! He finally got a promotion and no longer holds the rank of captain. Instead, you get 5 all new Captains who are eager and ready for battle, as well as the two old bald guys if you want. Their armor is not as fancy as generals and they...
Dead's Empire General Variant Pack
Created by Dead Baron
To begin, This is HEAVILY inspired by Spooky's fantastic Variant Series. I talked with him and he gave me permission to use his format and style. Now onto the contents This pack adds more variety to Empire Generals. In total there are 5 in the base game, a...
Ultimate Lighting + Random Weather
Created by Mazisky
INTRODUCTION TW: Warhammer 2 has a beautiful world, varied and detailed environments but they are limited by some unusual choices, like the weird and washed out colours, the lack of weather variety and the absence of night battles. This mod is a complete o...
UI Graphic Overhaul
Created by Mazisky
INTRODUCTION This mod aims to revisite the UI by giving it more character. -Every faction has been given theme background textures: for example Empire gets castle walls tiles, Lizardmen get ancient ruins, Greenskins get rocky background, etc. -The "New Wor...
UI Modding Framework
Created by Vanishoxyact
This mod adds a whole framework allowing the possibility of creating custom user interfaces within mods. Creating UI's within mods is notoriously difficult which results in very few, if any mods utilizing them. This framework unlocks this possibility by pr...
Turn-Time Destroyer (Vortex & Mortal Empires)
Created by shaky_rivers
Should be compatible with mods including SFO/Mixu/OvN and works for both Vortex and Mortal Empires campaigns, requires a new game to take effect and is only for single player. How does it work When you choose a faction, the mod draws a radius around your s...
Total Unit Resize II - UPDATED
Created by Kagarino Kirie
UPDATED INFORMATION With permission from Daelin (The previous creator of this mod). I will continue his legacy by keeping this mod up to date and maintaining it from now on. WELCOME TO https://imgur.com/8v7Kfhn.png A complete resizing of all faction's rost...
Thudding Crossbows (Appropriate firing sounds for dark elf, dwarf, and empire crossbows)
Created by Sturmageddon
Purpose: I have never really liked the sound profile CA chose for crossbows- even the sound profile for bows is louder and more satisfying to listen to. This mod replaces the default sound for all crossbows in the game (except hand crossbows which I can un...
Spooky's Expanded Variants Series - Dark Elves
Created by Spooky
My whole collection of Dark Elf Variant mods in one. Subscribe to this if you want to reduce your load order, and also to automatically download updates whenever I release a new dark elf variant. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71ccf9_238e37ce10654aa68d...
Remember Deployment Formations
Created by prop joe
10.02.2021. UPDATE : I changed the way formation are saved and applied. They are now saved and applied by comparing the positions of the units relative to the lord. So that means you change the formation position by moving the lord (first unit) and then ap...
Settlement Panel Landscape
Created by Mazisky
This is a very simple graphical\UI mod that enables the landscapes images on Settlement panels, which are obscured in vanilla, and you'll probably never noticed. Now the work of good artists is not wasted anymore. Compatible with everything. N.D. Around th...
Reporting For Duty — Garrison Upgrade
Created by piercebuster
SUMMONER HEROES UPDATE HAS ARRIVED! (If you don't want this feature, you can use Reporting For Duty Classic instead.) 한국어 https://i.imgur.com/6waYqO6.png Ever look at a military building and think "But who's training the recruits?" Have you wished defendin...
Reloading
Created by Marthenil
--Update 23 Jul. Added new animations for units using hu1_empire_sword_and_pistol --Update 08 Oct. Added a new animation for the Dwarf Thunderers! --Update 25 Sep. Added a new animation for the Gunnery Wight! Adds reloading animations to the following unit...
Realistic Fog of War
Created by Mazisky
INTRODUCTION This mod replaces the look of the fog of war, which I find a bit distracting and confusing, expecially when looking at the global map. It uses a cleaner mist for a better overall look. Gameplay does not change, the mist will still hide the unc...
Rebanner II
Created by Wallets
Ever feel like you're wasting your time deciding which unit to assign +5 leadership to? This mod reworks banners to make them more interesting to use. Changes Most of the game's banners (including gifts and marks of Chaos as well as Dwarf runes) have been ...
Realistic Flight - Vanilla Flying units
Created by Schmiki
New version here _________________________________________ - Updated 15.05.2021 - Save Game Compatible. Increases flying speed of vanilla flying units. _________________________________________ This is straight out copy of Sebidee's Realistic Flight mod bu...
Quivers for Warhammer 2
Created by Merwanor
Greetings fellow Total War players, I am pleased to give you my first compilation mod for Warhammer 2 and it is a compilation of all my Quiver mods. CA sometimes overlook or forget to add quivers to certain units in their games, and this mod aims to rectif...
Quick Building Upgrade
Created by Cpecific
When you have a lot of settlements, it becomes annoying to constantly hover over desired upgrade building level. As there is no choice between what to upgrade, it does bring a question: why is it not in the base game?...
Public Order: Expanded
Created by PrussianWarfare
Warning: Increases early-game difficulty! Please scroll down for the FAQ! Save game compatible! Affects both the player and the AI! Hello everyone, welcome to the last public order mod you'll ever need for your campaigns! Ever since Total War: Warhammer dr...
Provincial Roads
Created by Dresden
This mod makes it so that road buildings affect armies in the province, not just the one region. A few different factions (dark elves, lizardmen, others) have road buildings that increase movement range for your armies in a region. This mod changes it to a...
Pierce's Better Sieges
Created by piercebuster
Better Sieges incorporates several changes in both the campaign and battle to make sieges more dynamic, exciting, and more fun. I mean, if you're into that sort of thing. Summary Towers have less range at lower levels, wider firing arcs, and less HP. Walls...
Painted Campaign Map
Created by Mazisky
MORTAL EMPIRES ONLY. IMPORTANT: This version is only for the ENGLISH language: versions for other languages will be found below. If you want additional languages, write in the comments. GERMAN Language: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?i...
Old School Gotrek and Felix as Heroes! Reconstructed, Reuploaded! WH3 Version is Live!
Created by Chapter Serf
Old School Gotrek and Felix Lives in Warhammer 3! Check it out here!!!! Description: It's back and better than ever! The old skool hero version of Gotrek and Felix originally made by the great Shawmuscle and Kaleeb is back! Updated for some lizard and a co...
No Puzzles (Replace search ruins puzzles with the old dilemmas)
Created by Anyndel
This mod replaces the puzzles that were added in the Vampire Coast with the old multiple choice dilemmas, for those who dislike the puzzles and want an alternative, or for those who miss the old feature. -THIS MOD IS DISCONTINUED- It might still function b...
NO MORE STUPID ANIMATIONS FOR ALL RACES (Compatible with Everything Affects Custom Units)
Created by TheLoneCenturion
PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION SO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MOD DOES AND READ UPDATE NOTES DISCUSSION FOR DETAILED LIST OF ALL CHANGES COMPATIBILITY -Save Game: Yes (It can be both added and removed at will with no issues) -Custom Units: Yes -All other mods: Yes >>List ...
No Great Power
Created by Unnamed_Shadow
Removes the Great Power penalty. I found it really annoying. Makes Confederation impossible. Enjoy!...
No Insane Growth Requirements
Created by Gejnor
This mod brings growth back to manageable, previously vanilla levels across all difficulties. The Rakarth Update prompted me to make it as the absurdity of increasing growth point cost by 60% each level made the prospect of playing Dwarfs or Tomb Kings loo...
No Extra Upkeep
Created by Unnamed_Shadow
This mod removes the percentage increase to your upkeep when recruiting a new lord. I found it necessary considering the annoying Chaos Hordes spawning whenever a new ritual for the Vortex starts. The AI already can recruit as many armies as they want. Mak...
No Degradation — Persistent Summons
Created by Frosty
Ever wonder why the clanrats who tunnel into the battlefield just collapse and die? Why the same thing happens to the eagles or the zombies summoned to your aid? It's because CA patched in health degradation on summons to curb excessive summoning in ranked...
No Campaign Map Fog
Created by Coffeecoffee
This simple mod removes the fog that is everywhere on the campaign map. Works both for the Mortal Empires and Vortex campaign. Does not remove fog in the far distance which is there to hide LOD and pop-in. Does not affect fog of war. I also gain about 4-6 ...
New Settlement, Who Dis?
Created by Groove Wizard
Ever wonder why the Dwarfs would reconquista Black Crag and just leave it with that infidelious name? Or why the Greenskins would occupy old Dwarfen holds and, out of respect for their blue brethren, continue to call them "Karaks"? Well, wonder no more! Th...
New Legendary Lord Artefacts Warhammer 2 (Updated for Silence and Fury)
Created by stompie5
**If you are have problems with the mod, try unsubscribing and then resubscribing and then restart Steam** **Updated for Warhammer 3 https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2790444477** This mod adds over 200 new Legendary Artefacts for all ...
Mod Configuration Tool || The Vandy Library
Created by Groove Wizard
This is a reupload of the Mod Configuration Tool, hopefully temporary. Steam Support ticket is in progress, hoping there's a fix for the original mod. It doesn't look likely that Steam has any intent to respond with my issues beyond prewritten replies to t...
Miscast Mod - Big Loud Exciting Miscasts
Created by Morven
Miscast Mod - Big Loud Exciting Miscasts Miscasts will no longer be the forgotten mechanic you scroll past on character screens, or only notice in fine-tooth combed reviews of battle replays. Out from underneath the hood and on to centre stage, Miscast Mod...
Memreader (win64)
Created by Cpecific
*Works on 1.12.1* Gives modders access to the memory (reading and writing). Only works on Windows x64. API documentation at cpecific/twwh2-memreader. You can find game structures (+ Reclass.net project file) in struct/ Bad news for linux users: (currently)...
Max level 70 - Skill Dump
Created by NeonDracoz
Max level 70 Max level is 70 for Lords and Heroes. Skill dump Skill dump unlocks at level 25 for heroes. Check out my other mods: Max level 50 - 2 Skill Points - Special skill dumps: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1930523239 Max lev...
MASS \ KNOCKDOWN REVERT for Monsters and Cav (UPDATED)
Created by Mazisky
Don't you feel that a big Dinosaur, Giant or even Cavalry should roll over small soldiers when they are walking into them? Tired of seeing 3 small and insignificant goblins not letting a Giant pass through because of the recent mass changes? With a recent ...
Make AI Declare War On Everyone More Often, Chaos Wars Everyone
Created by FiftyTifty
Original: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1983237410&searchtext=Make+AI Piggybacking on the code of the original, I have made it so that the chaos invasion factions will be at war with every other faction in the game. This solves a g...
Major AI personality: Chevaliers de Lyonesse
Created by Promiskuitiv
This mod replaces the AI personality used by the Chevaliers de Lyonesse with a custom one to achieve the following goals: - Make AI Repanse actively attempt to follow through on freeing the lands from the Undead. - Allow AI Repanse to confederate her Brett...
Loreful Empires: Great Leader Bonuses (Updated For Silence and Fury)
Created by DrunkFlamingo
Release Version 3/28/2018 Features: This is a lightweight script mod that ensures that your Mortal Empires campaign will always end in a faceoff between large, lore accurate empires rather than a cleanup of a thousand minor factions and beastmen ruins. Thi...
Lore Names: Renamed Unique Lords & Heroes Names [Updated for S&F]
Created by NordenBear
WARHAMMER 3 MOD: The mod for WH3 are now live and well! :P You can find it over here: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2789898126 Hello there! Welcome to our complete rename mod! A mod aimed at making the immersion even better for you...
Loading Lore
Created by Thundergun
A simple mod that lets you stay up to date on the lore of Warhammer Fantasy while you wait for your battles to load. From quotes to pieces of lore, it's contained in this very mod....
Loading Screen Quotes
Created by Crynsos
http://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Do you miss the quotes from both legendary characters and common folk during your loading screens? Do you feel that the tutorials displayed each time are preaching to the choir? Then use this mod to get all of these lovely qu...
Longer Lord Wound Timer (10 Turns)
Created by Daifaeic
Works with S&F Increases the length of time a Legendary or Immortal Lord is wounded for from 5 turns to 10. I've found this to be especially useful when the AI has confederated multiple lords, so you aren't fighting a constant tide of the same 4 LLs. Inspi...
Lore Names: Renamed Factions & New Evolving Names [Updated for the S&F DLC]
Created by NordenBear
WARHAMMER 3 MOD: The mod for WH3 are now live and well! :P You can find it over here: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2789898215 https://i.imgur.com/y3zqtnd.png Hello there! Welcome to our complete rename mod. This mod is aimed at im...
Less buff and effect VFX
Created by Ourg
The purpose of this mod is to lessen the number of graphical effects vfx on screen and only keep the essential. This is what you want if you want immersive replay or making RP video on battle with K mode. the list of what the mod is doing : 1 : // no more ...
Legendary Lore
Created by IfThenOrElse
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif This mod adds a little flavour to your campaigns by adding text events to the game when certain conditions are met, which will tell you a little of that character's lore in a narrative form. https://i.imgur.com/ZwtaLlO.png h...
Leaders of Legend (Lord/Faction Trait Overhaul)
Created by Cryswar
Total War Warhammer 3 Status The mod is in the process of being rebuilt and ported to Warhammer 3! ETA unknown, may be released in beta state. Look forward to dozens of custom traits, rebalanced or entirely new legendary lord skill trees, and updated facti...
Instant Mount
Created by Venris
Tired of never grabbing half of the mounts in the game because they are outclassed 4 levels later? Well no more! With the automounts system, lower-tier mounts are now unlocked automatically when you reach the level that the skill would normally unlock at. ...
Improved Border Colors
Created by kelstr
*Updated for ALL Campaigns for TWW2 Same as TWW1 :) Enjoy, Kelstr...
Improved AI Skill Selection
Created by Coffeecoffee
A version for Total War: Warhammer 3 is available here: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2909055000 This mod improves how AI characters spend their skill points. They will spend fewer skill points on very weak or niche skills and will...
Improved Arrow Trails
Created by Boo!
                                                      https://i.imgur.com/p7Fv1Z6.gif                                              Support me by rating this mod up! This mod removes the huge distracting white arrow trails and replaces them with thin Mediev...
Immersive Battle Banners - Updated For Rakarth (ALL CREDITS GO TO DEN)
Created by Matthew39
KEEP IN MIND I DIDN'T MADE THIS MOD, I'VE ONLY REUPLOADED IT. ALL CREDITS GO TO THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR: Den / Sorry, but this mod will not be updated, my life changed, lost my dad, just fell empty with PC gaming and modding, that take to much time, i prefer t...
Home Region Movement Larger Bonus
Created by Dresden
This mod increases movement for armies in their own regions by 25%. Compatible with most mods and with ongoing campaigns/save games. In current campaigns, you will have to end turn once for it to take effect. Notes: - Does not affect horde factions since t...
High Resolution UI Improvements
Created by prop joe
Resizes or adjusts the following UI screens: unit recruitment screen diplomacy screen lord/hero recruitment screens lists of equippable items on characters objectives screen enemy and ally army view if there are multiple enemy/ally armies splits the abilit...
GR Re-upload, Less Blood, Less Gore 2
Created by Green Raven
All credit to bigsur! This mod tones down the bloodbath to something more believable....
Flamboyant's - Events Compilation
IMPORTANT!! ABOUT GREY-OUT BUG It's an old bug that NOONE can solve except CA (we had it in wh1 too), I'm sorry. It's probably happening more on low end systems because the game is getting messed up on start of the turns with events and dilemmas. There are...
Faster End Turns (Fewer AI Diplomacy Offers)
Created by The Mall of America
Updated for SB! Description Note: You MUST complete a full end turn cycle before the effects take hold This mod significantly improves End Turn Times (~30% mid-game on my rig) by stopping the AI from making MOST of their own offers to the player (offers be...
Faster End Turn Camera
Created by Vanishoxyact
Simple mod to speed up the camera used to move around the map during the end turn phase, as I found it was too slow. Should be compatible with every other mod, unless it also changes this camera. Save game compatible. If you would also like a higher campai...
Fair Play, a Please Stop Cheating Re-upload
Created by Cheese Lord
Hi All! This mod is a simple re-upload of the original Please Stop Cheating mod created by Retihan. https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1712229601 I haven't changed anything, it should work just as an original. Everything from the descri...
Faction Unit Cards II
Created by Spartan VI
Faction Unit Cards Collection Most factions now have unit cards that match their faction's colors/regalia. FAQ & Compatibility: 1. Is this mod compatible with ? This mod will conflict with other mods that modify vanilla unit cards, modify the land_units ta...
Faction dependent loading screens
Created by Sigmap
At first I made this little mod for myself, but I'm sure some people here will appreciate some new loading screens. Update : now almost all of the legendary lords have unique loading screens, and I even made a little montage which allowed me to use portrai...
Execute (useless) Lords & Heroes
Created by sm0kin
Updated for "Total War: WARHAMMER II – The Hammers & Herdstones". https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif This mod adds ui elements that allow the player to "execute" (useless) lords and heroes - even if they are immortal! Why? The longer you play a campaign the m...
Event Suppression
Created by Cpecific
Suppressing events is not the same as discarding them. They are still generated, just not popped up (automatically). Mod suppresses all events by default, you just select those, that you still want to see. Select checkbox to whitelist event (it won't be su...
Diplomacy Rebalancing
Created by Jadawin
TWW2 is no longer getting patches or DLC, so my mods are also considered final and will not receive any more updates. Therefore I disabled comments on all of them to avoid constantly getting notifications for the same dumb questions that have been answered...
Decline Diplomacy
Created by Marthenil
You can now alt-tab to your heart's content during those long turn times, without worrying that those pesky Dawi that declared war on you (again) have stopped the end of the turn waiting for you to click ok. Adds a UI button next to the existing pause and ...
Community Bug Fix
Created by Celtik
Mod Version 2.3.8 This mod is a compilation of several verified bug fixes provided by modders. There are now so many fixes that it's impossible to list them all here in the mod description! From now on I'll provide a link to the patch notes on Trello so yo...
Chaos Invasion Hates Everyone
Created by FiftyTifty
For some reason, the Chaos Invasion factions can be at a neutral, and at worst, a moderately hateful disposition towards the factions in the game. Now they have a flat -500 diplomacy value for every other faction in the game, with there being no way to get...
Better Vanilla Rank Icons
Created by Seik
Ever sick of not knowing whether the experience rank of a unit is 1-3 or 7-9?! This mod is for you. This mod replaces the first 3 experience rank icons with a darker, more copper like color. No more irritation between experience rank 1-3 (copper) and 7-9 (...
Better Units
Created by Totalwarhammer
This compilations mod contains most of my mods that buff units while attempting to preserve balance. "True Legends", "Better Dragons" and "Better Regeneration" are not contained in here. In order to see what is contained in this compilation, just click on ...
Cataph's Less Rebel Rebels [updated for Silence]
Created by Cataph
While I was working at the dynamic caps for Boyz will be Boyz, I felt the urgency of changing some things with the rebel unit pools. I mean, it's bound to raise an eyebrow or two if you can't recruit more than one dragon but the neighbourhood rise up again...
Call Nearby Ally Army Fixed
Created by WalrusMan
ALL CREDIT FOR THIS MOD GOES TO Anyndel. The mos recent update is possible because of the work of Lurivar. The most recent update adds the ability for both players to use the button. It is a fixed version of this mod: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles...
Building Progression Icons II
Created by Spartan VI
Building icons reflect their building chain's upgrade progression! Includes all factions from TW:WARHAMMER 1 and 2 + DLC. Mod Features: Building icons now reflect building upgrade progression. Every faction's buildings are modded and fit the original art s...
Better Trade (WH2/ME)
Created by Zarkis
This mod increases the amount of exportable goods in relation to the number of regions your trade partner owns while reducing the price of commodities to keep the original balance of the game intact. With enough trade partners you may actually export all y...
Better Rookie Lords
Created by Jadawin
TWW2 is no longer getting patches or DLC, so my mods are also considered final and will not receive any more updates. Therefore I disabled comments on all of them to avoid constantly getting notifications for the same dumb questions that have been answered...
Better Camera Mod
Created by kam2150
Hello, Famous mod from Warhammer 1 is back! This simple mod allows both closer and further camera heights, more suitable for better screenshots for better view of the battlefield. Press "K" to turn off UI for more cinematic view, Press "N" in order to zoom...
Army Carousel
Created by Cpecific
Navigate between campaign agents, when you select campaign agent (outside of army). Navigate inside army among it's heroes and general. Navigate between armies....
Animated Banner for Repanse
Created by Marthenil
Gives Repanse an animated banner, a centerpiece of her character in the lore. Purely cosmetic, does not affect combat balance. Compatible with anything that doesn't edit Repanse's stats, or her variantmeshdefinition. Due to game limitations it will not ani...
AI Tweaks - No Anti-Player
Created by Jadawin
TWW2 is no longer getting patches or DLC, so my mods are also considered final and will not receive any more updates. Therefore I disabled comments on all of them to avoid constantly getting notifications for the same dumb questions that have been answered...